Have you ever noticed how often Christ is portrayed as having blue eyes and
blonde hair? Yet the Scriptures say, He WAS MADE OF THE SEED OF DAVID ACCORDING
TO THE FLESH-Ro 1:3. We have made Jesus into what we want Him to be, rather
than receiving Him as the Bible says He is. We have, in essence, manufactured
an altered version of the true Christ.Which Jesus do you follow?
The real One or one you have made up in your mind? Do you follow a Jesus of
your imagination, or do you follow the real Jesus? Can you say, as Job did,
I HAVE ESTEEMED THE WORDS OF HIS MOUTH MORE THAN MY NECESSARY FOOD-Job 23:12.
Which is more important to you, God’s Word or food? Job also said, I AM AFRAID
OF HIM-Job 23:15.

There
is a Jesus of the Mormons, of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and of the Muslims. There
is a Jesus of the Hindus, of Armstrongism, and of the spirit guides. There is
a Jesus of men’s traditions and a Jesus that is what men want Him to be. There
is also a Jesus that is what men’s itching ears want to hear about Him. Then,
there is "the Jesus," Who says, WHOSOEVER HE BE OF YOU THAT FORSAKETH
NOT ALL THAT HE HATH, HE CANNOT BE MY DISCIPLE-Lk 14:33. Which Jesus do you
follow?

There
is a Jesus of the world and a Jesus that is not of the world. Do you
understand? Which Jesus do you follow?

There
is a Jesus that says we are saved by grace, but no commitment of any kind is
required. This Jesus is preached in many churches today.Then there is the Jesus, Who
says, you are saved by grace "for the purpose" of serving the living
God. As it is written, Heb 9:14-HOW MUCH MORE SHALL THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, WHO
THROUGH THE ETERNAL SPIRIT OFFERED HIMSELF WITHOUT SPOT TO GOD, PURGE YOUR CONSCIENCE
FROM DEAD WORKS TO SERVE THE LIVING GOD?He tells us, WE ARE...CREATED
IN CHRIST JESUS UNTO GOOD WORKS, WHICH GOD HATH BEFORE ORDAINED-Eph 2:10. Which
Jesus do you follow? He also tells us, BUT NOW BEING MADE FREE FROM SIN, AND
BECOME SERVANTS TO GOD, YE HAVE YOUR FRUIT UNTO HOLINESS, AND
THE END EVERLASTING LIFE-Ro 6:22.Are you a servant of the Jesus
of the world or a servant of God? What fruit are you bearing, worldly fruit
or souls? Will you hear these words in that day: WELL DONE, THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL
SERVANT-Mt 25:21?

There
is a Jesus that teaches we need not serve God. He is also preached in many churches
today. People that hear this Jesus may become very comfortable and confident.

Then
there is a different Jesus, Who tells us, THOU SHALT WORSHIP THE LORD THY GOD,
AND HIM ONLY SHALT THOU SERVE-Mt 4:10 Which of these two do you follow?

There
is also a Jesus that wants you to prosper and be in health; however, this is
a Jesus that wants you to prosper in worldliness, money, and material goods.
This Jesus never allows you to be chastened with sickness.

Then
there is a different Jesus, Who tells us, PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE,
HOLY, ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE-Ro 12:1. GATHER
MY SAINTS TOGETHER UNTO ME; THOSE THAT HAVE MADE A COVENANT WITH ME BY SACRIFICE-Ps
50:5. Which of these two do you follow?

There
is also a very popular Jesus of self-esteem, self-worth, and pride, that encourages
the attitude of "I am somebody important." This Jesus is well received
today in many Christian churches.Then there is a very different
Jesus. He says deny yourself-ref Lk 9:23. KNOWING THIS, THAT OUR OLD MAN (our
old desires are)...CRUCIFIED WITH HIM-Ro 6:6. I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST-Gal
2:20. AND THEY THAT ARE CHRIST’S (or that are saved) HAVE (past tense) CRUCIFIED
THE FLESH WITH THE AFFECTIONS AND LUSTS-Gal 5:24. This Jesus—Who is seldom preached—also
says, GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, BUT GIVETH GRACE UNTO THE HUMBLE-Ja 4:6. Which
Jesus do you follow?

There
is a Jesus of secrecy that tells you, "There is no need to share or be
open and transparent." The real name of this "Jesus" is Satan. Then there is a Jesus, Who
says CONFESS YOUR FAULTS ONE TO ANOTHER, AND PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER-Ja 5:16. Which
Jesus do you follow: the one that masquerades as an angel of light and misleads
you to hell? or the true Jesus? Do you follow the Jesus of your emotions? or
the Jesus of Scripture, truth, and love?

There
is also a Jesus many follow that confronts no one and requires no commitment.
People seldom mind if you worship a Jesus that demands nothing of you. This
Jesus is preached in most Christian churches today.Then there is another Jesus,
Whom, if you follow, there is often strife and division in your household. As
Jesus said, SUPPOSE YE THAT I AM COME TO GIVE PEACE ON EARTH? I TELL YOU, NAY;
BUT RATHER DIVISION: FOR FROM HENCEFORTH THERE SHALL BE FIVE IN ONE HOUSE DIVIDED,
THREE AGAINST TWO, AND TWO AGAINST THREE. THE FATHER SHALL BE DIVIDED AGAINST
THE SON, AND THE SON AGAINST THE FATHER; THE MOTHER AGAINST THE DAUGHTER, AND
THE DAUGHTER AGAINST THE MOTHER; THE MOTHER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER DAUGHTER-IN-LAW,
AND THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW-Lk 12:51-53. Which Jesus do
you follow? Is it the Jesus of compromise? or the Jesus of obedience? (which
may cause division with your husband, wife, mother, father, or relatives).

There
is another very popular Jesus being preached these days. It is a Jesus that
tells people to buy, buy, buy, accumulate possessions, make more money, and
get ahead in this world.Then there is a very different
Jesus, Who says, LAY NOT UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES UPON EARTH, WHERE MOTH
AND RUST DOTH CORRUPT, AND WHERE THIEVES BREAK THROUGH AND STEAL: BUT LAY UP
FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE NEITHER MOTH NOR RUST DOTH CORRUPT,
AND WHERE THIEVES DO NOT BREAK THROUGH NOR STEAL: FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS,
THERE WILL YOUR HEART BE ALSO-Mt 6:19-21. SET YOUR AFFECTION ON THINGS ABOVE,
NOT ON THINGS ON THE EARTH-Col 3:2. WHOSOEVER HE BE OF YOU THAT FORSAKETH NOT
ALL THAT HE HATH, HE CANNOT BE MY DISCIPLE-Lk 14:33. This Jesus told the rich
young merchant to go and sell what he had, give to the poor, and come and follow
Him-ref Mt 19:21. This is a very unpopular Jesus today. Which Jesus do you follow?

There
is also a very popular Jesus that says you can smoke, get drunk, take drugs,
watch filth on TV, and yet go to heaven. Then there is a very different
Jesus, Who tells us, THEY THAT ARE CHRIST’S HAVE CRUCIFIED THE FLESH-Gal 5:24.
He also says, IF ANY MAN DEFILE THE TEMPLE OF GOD, HIM SHALL GOD DESTROY; FOR
THE TEMPLE OF GOD IS HOLY, WHICH TEMPLE YE ARE-1 Cor 3:17. This Jesus also says,
I WILL SET NO WICKED THING BEFORE MINE EYES: I HATE THE WORK OF THEM THAT TURN
ASIDE; IT SHALL NOT CLEAVE TO ME-Ps 101:3. Which Jesus do you want to follow?
the one of your fleshly desires or the One that says, "Repent"?

There
is a Jesus being preached by many today. He is a Jesus of compromise; he never
insists you must do God’s will. Many people love this Jesus but hate
the other.

The
other Jesus tells us, NOT EVERY ONE THAT SAITH UNTO ME, LORD, LORD, SHALL ENTER
INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN; BUT HE THAT DOETH THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHICH IS
IN HEAVEN-Mt 7:21. Which Jesus does your heart love?

There
is also a Jesus of bitterness, jealousy, and envy. This Jesus does not require
you to repent of these things.Then there is a very different
Jesus, Who says, LET ALL BITTERNESS, AND WRATH, AND ANGER, AND CLAMOR, AND EVIL
SPEAKING, BE PUT AWAY FROM YOU, WITH ALL MALICE-Eph 4:31. And that IF YE HAVE
BITTER ENVYING AND STRIFE IN YOUR HEARTS, GLORY NOT, AND LIE NOT AGAINST THE
TRUTH. THIS WISDOM DESCENDETH NOT FROM ABOVE, BUT IS EARTHLY, SENSUAL, DEVILISH.
FOR WHERE ENVYING AND STRIFE IS, THERE IS CONFUSION AND EVERY EVIL WORK-Ja 3:14-16.
Which Jesus do you wish to follow?

Then
there is the Jesus of unforgiveness. This Jesus is in nearly every church. He
is a Jesus that tells you it is all right not to forgive those who have wronged
you; your heavenly Father will still forgive your sins.Then there is a very different
Jesus, Who says, IF YE FORGIVE MEN THEIR TRESPASSES, YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL
ALSO FORGIVE YOU: BUT IF YE FORGIVE NOT MEN THEIR TRESPASSES, NEITHER WILL YOUR
FATHER FORGIVE YOUR TRESPASSES-Mt 6:14,15. Which Jesus are you committed to?There is also a Jesus of no
change. Multitudes follow this Jesus. He tells them they can go on living just
the way they have been; their attitude and outlook on things does not need to
change. He tells them they never have to be converted or transformed. This Jesus
is greatly loved by nearly all Christians.Then there is a very different
Jesus, Who says, VERILY I SAY UNTO YOU, EXCEPT YE BE CONVERTED, AND BECOME AS
LITTLE CHILDREN, YE SHALL NOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN-Mt 18:3. BE YE
TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND-Ro 12:2. For you are to put NEW WINE...INTO
NEW BOTTLES-Lk 5:38; and PUT OFF CONCERNING THE FORMER CONVERSATION THE OLD
MAN, WHICH IS CORRUPT ACCORDING TO THE DECEITFUL LUSTS; AND BE RENEWED IN THE
SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND; AND THAT YE PUT ON THE NEW MAN, WHICH AFTER GOD IS CREATED
IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TRUE HOLINESS-Eph 4:22-24. This Jesus is greatly hated
and rejected by all that will perish to hell. Which Jesus do you love? Which
Jesus do you follow and obey?

There
is another Jesus, one of no correction. Oh, how carnal Christians love the Jesus
that never points a finger at them, and says, "You are wrong." People
love a Jesus that lets them do anything their evil heart desires and a church
that teaches what their itching ears want to hear-ref 2 Tim 4:3,4. One that
never tells them they must change, repent, and forsake their own ways.Then there is a Jesus that
was hated by the religious leaders of His day. The Pharisees, lawyers, scribes,
Herodians, and Sadducees despised this Jesus—Who pointed out their sins and
corrected them. This Jesus, Who was hated, says, REPROOFS OF INSTRUCTION ARE
THE WAY OF LIFE-Pv 6:23.He tells us not to despise
the chastening of the Lord-ref Pv 3:11. HEAR INSTRUCTION, AND BE WISE, AND REFUSE
IT NOT-Pv 8:33. He tells us, CORRECTION IS GRIEVOUS UNTO HIM THAT FORSAKETH
THE WAY. He warns that those who will not receive correction shall perish, by
saying, AND HE THAT HATETH REPROOF (or correction) SHALL DIE-Pv 15:10. Do you
want to follow a Jesus that will correct you? or one who will let you live in
sin, deceit, and disobedience? Which Jesus do you follow? Jesus frequently corrected
His disciples, and they received it gladly. Do you want to follow the same Jesus
that Peter, Matthew, John, and Paul followed? If you do, you shall be corrected;
you are even to ask for correction. As it is written, Ps 26:2-EXAMINE ME, O
LORD, AND PROVE ME; TRY MY REINS AND MY HEART.Then there is the Jesus that
doesn’t cast people into hell. He is the Jesus that tells us, "Everyone
is saved." This Jesus is loved by most people.Yet there is another Jesus,
Who says, AND WHOSOEVER WAS NOT FOUND WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF LIFE WAS CAST INTO
THE LAKE OF FIRE-Rev 20:15; He also says to those that have lived in rebellion
to God, DEPART FROM ME, YE CURSED, INTO EVERLASTING FIRE, PREPARED FOR THE DEVIL
AND HIS ANGELS-Mt 25:41. This Jesus casts people into the lake of fire. This
Jesus is hated by most, for He also says that few people truly find salvation-ref
Mt 7:14. However, multitudes are positive they are saved—but will perish-ref
Mt 7:22,23. He tells us, if you will not serve God, if you are an "unprofitable
servant," you will be cast into outer darkness (the lake of fire)-ref Mt
25:30. This Jesus is hated by most that claim to follow Jesus-ref Mt 7:21-23.
Which Jesus do you love?

There
is a manufactured Jesus that tells us we do not have to obey the Gospel, also
that we do not have to obey our pastor. Many follow this Jesus. However, there
is a different Jesus, Who tells us, the Holy Ghost (salvation) is given TO THEM
THAT OBEY HIM-ref Acts 5:32. His Word tells us, HE BECAME THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL
SALVATION (only to a select few) UNTO ALL THEM THAT OBEY HIM-Heb 5:9. He tells
us to obey our pastor, SAYING, THE SCRIBES AND THE PHARISEES SIT IN MOSES’ SEAT:
ALL THEREFORE WHATSOEVER THEY BID YOU OBSERVE, THAT OBSERVE AND DO; BUT DO NOT
YE AFTER THEIR WORKS: FOR THEY SAY, AND DO NOT-Mt 23:2,3.OBEY THEM THAT HAVE THE RULE
OVER YOU, AND SUBMIT YOURSELVES: FOR THEY WATCH FOR YOUR SOULS, AS THEY THAT
MUST GIVE ACCOUNT, THAT THEY MAY DO IT WITH JOY, AND NOT WITH GRIEF: FOR THAT
IS UNPROFITABLE FOR YOU-Heb 13:17. Which Jesus do you obey and love?

There
is a Jesus—which has been adjusted to suit today’s churches—who tells us we
never have to let Him or His Word reign over us. This Jesus is preached in most
churches and is greatly loved by many.Then there is a Jesus that
few understand. Few want to know of His teachings or His ways, because He teaches
that we shall perish if we do not submit to Him, to His Word. We are to let
Him reign over us; as it is written, Lk 19:27-BUT THOSE MINE ENEMIES, WHICH
WOULD NOT THAT I SHOULD REIGN OVER THEM, BRING HITHER, AND SLAY THEM BEFORE
ME. Is this the Jesus you want to follow? Or would you rather follow a Jesus
that does not tell you what to do and perish later?There is a Jesus that we never
have to suffer for. We can enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, yet rest
in hope that we will still go to heaven.Then there is another Jesus,
Who says, WE ARE KILLED ALL THE DAY LONG; WE ARE ACCOUNTED AS SHEEP FOR THE
SLAUGHTER-Ro 8:36. This is a Jesus of no compromise; His Word tells us, 2 Tim
3:12-YEA, AND ALL THAT WILL LIVE GODLY IN CHRIST JESUS SHALL SUFFER PERSECUTION.
2 Tim 2:12-IF WE SUFFER, WE SHALL ALSO REIGN WITH HIM. Which Jesus do you want
to follow? Where is your heart?

There
is a Jesus that says, "I know you love me, even though you do your own
will and justify yourself." This Jesus says, "God knows your heart,
He knows you love Him."However, there is another Jesus
that disagrees. He teaches that the "evidence of your love" for Him
is not emotion. The way to know you truly love Him is by keeping His commandments.
Jn 14:15-IF YE LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS. Jn 14:21-HE THAT HATH MY COMMANDMENTS,
AND KEEPETH THEM, HE IT IS THAT LOVETH ME. Which Jesus do you follow? The one
that says, "I know you love me, even though you do your own will"?
or the One that teaches the proof of your love is expressed in keeping His commandments?
It is written, Jere 17:9-THE HEART IS DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS, AND DESPERATELY
WICKED: WHO CAN KNOW IT?

There
is a Jesus, revised by men, that says you do not have to keep his commandments. There is another Jesus, Who
says, KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, AND THE FAITH OF JESUS-Rev 14:12. Which
Jesus do you follow?

Do
you follow a Jesus that tells you to serve the world or serve God? Do you follow
a Jesus that says, "Souls, souls, souls, win souls," or a Jesus that
allows you to say, "I am afraid, I am too busy, I just can’t, I am not
going to make it." The Jesus of the Bible, says, FOLLOW ME, AND I WILL
MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN-Mt 4:19. Which Jesus do you have in your heart? Which
Jesus do you follow? Do you have the attitude, "No one is going to tell
me what to do"?

There
is a Jesus that says, "Love this world; strive for success; get all the
good things in life; eat, drink, and be merry."Then there is another Jesus,
Who says, LOVE NOT THE WORLD, NEITHER THE THINGS THAT ARE IN THE WORLD. IF ANY
MAN LOVE THE WORLD, THE LOVE OF THE FATHER IS NOT IN HIM-1 Jn 2:15.KNOW YE NOT THAT THE FRIENDSHIP
OF THE WORLD IS ENMITY (or hatred) WITH GOD? WHOSOEVER THEREFORE WILL BE A FRIEND
OF THE WORLD IS THE ENEMY OF GOD-Ja 4:4. So which Jesus do you love? the Jesus
of this world or the Jesus of the world to come?

There
is the manufactured Jesus that tells us we do not have to repent nor are we
to fear God. He tells us not to worry, everything will turn out all right.Then there is the Jesus, Who
commands ALL MEN EVERY WHERE TO REPENT-Acts 17:30. EXCEPT YE REPENT, YE SHALL
ALL LIKEWISE PERISH-Lk 13:3,5. He says, Lk 12:5-I WILL FOREWARN YOU WHOM YE
SHALL FEAR: FEAR HIM, WHICH AFTER HE HATH KILLED HATH POWER TO CAST INTO HELL.
Mt 10:28-FEAR HIM WHICH IS ABLE TO DESTROY BOTH SOUL AND BODY IN HELL. Which
God do you follow?

There
is a Jesus of complete mercy and no judgment. He may tell you that it is all
right to sin. It is all right to disobey the Scriptures, to serve the world,
and to put souls last. It is all right not to read your Bible or obey the Gospel.
God will forgive you.Then there is another Jesus,
Who says, IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MEN ONCE TO DIE, BUT AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT-Heb
9:27. MERCY REJOICETH AGAINST JUDGMENT-Ja 2:13. IT IS A FEARFUL THING TO FALL
INTO THE HANDS OF THE LIVING GOD-Heb 10:31. NO ONE WHO CONTINUES TO SIN HAS
EITHER SEEN HIM OR KNOWN HIM-1 Jn 3:6 NIV. And if you trample THE SON OF GOD
UNDER FOOT, and treat His blood as AN UNHOLY THING-ref Heb 10:29 NIV, then know
this: VENGEANCE BELONGETH UNTO ME, I WILL RECOMPENSE, SAITH THE LORD-Heb 10:30.
VENGEANCE IS MINE; I WILL REPAY, SAITH THE LORD-Ro 12:19.

Consider:

When the Rapture occurs or you die, what will your life and all the things you
have done mean?At that last moment, only what
you did regarding Jesus will count. Can you receive this now? Which
Jesus do you follow?